PARDON

Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Crypto CEO Seeks Presidential Favor

Sam Bankman‑Fried, the former chief of a now‑failing cryptocurrency firm, appears to be courting a pardon by showing up on social media for the former president. From his prison cell, he has praised the ex‑leader’s policies and supported the former president’s campaign to hit Iran. The messages ca

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Mar 21 2026POLITICS

Inside a Prison Cell, A Former Crypto CEO Praises Trump

A former head of a collapsed crypto firm is using prison‑approved messages to cheer on President Trump. The prisoner, serving 25 years for fraud, recently wrote about the president’s military strikes on Iran. He says the action was needed to stop a nuclear threat and that it weakened Iran’s army. H

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Crypto Pardon Debate Stalls in Congress

In a recent round of political chatter, Senator Bernie Moreno—known for his support of cryptocurrency legislation—strongly opposed the idea that former crypto trader Sam Bankman‑Fried should receive a presidential pardon. Moreno called the businessman “a piece of shit” and urged that he face long pr

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Jan 22 2026FINANCE

A Billionaire's Big Blunder: Bill Hwang's Pardon Bid

Bill Hwang, once a big shot in the investment world, is asking for a pardon. He's the guy behind Archegos Capital Management, which crashed and burned in 2021. This wasn't just any small failure. It cost banks over $10 billion. That's a lot of money! Hwang is currently serving an 18-year prison sen

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Ex-Governor Set for Pardon Amid Controversy

Former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez is about to receive a pardon from President Donald Trump. This news comes after Vázquez admitted to a campaign finance violation. The case also involves a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Vázquez's legal team argued that the prosecutors were being

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Jan 16 2026POLITICS

Puerto Rico's Ex-Governor Gets a Break

President Donald Trump is planning to pardon Wanda Vázquez, the former governor of Puerto Rico. She admitted to breaking campaign finance rules last August, which involved a former FBI agent and a Venezuelan banker. Her sentencing was supposed to happen soon, with federal prosecutors asking for a ye

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Jan 09 2026CRYPTO

No Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, Trump Says

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former head of FTX, is in prison for a huge financial scam. He got 25 years for stealing billions from customers. Now, he wants a pardon. But Donald Trump, the former U. S. president, says no way. Trump made this clear in a recent interview. He won't pardon Bankman-Fried or ot

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Taxpayer Money Shouldn't Fund Capitol Rioters, Say Democrats

Senate Democrats are pushing for new laws to stop taxpayer money from going to people who attacked the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. This comes five years after the event. One proposed law would prevent any compensation fund for the rioters. Another law would stop federal money from being used t

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Trump's Pardon Power: A Risky Game with Drug Cartels

Trump's recent pardons have sparked concern, particularly in Alaska, where families have been devastated by the fentanyl crisis. By pardoning drug traffickers, Trump is not only putting more lives at risk but also raising serious questions about potential conflicts of interest. The pardoning of a fo

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Pardon Drama: Trump and Herzog at Odds Over Netanyahu's Fate

A heated debate is unfolding over a potential pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. U. S. President Donald Trump recently claimed that Israeli President Isaac Herzog had assured him a pardon for Netanyahu was in the works. However, Herzog's office swiftly denied this, stating no such

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